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Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 24 GD/VG 3.0

Spider-Man goes to see a psychiatrist! But it's really Mysterio messing with Spidey's mind in "Spider-Man Goes Mad." Script by Stan Lee, art and cover by Steve Ditko. Cameos (actually part of Spider-Man's imagination) by Doctor Octopus, the Vulture, and the Sandman. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 19 and 162. Letters to the editor from comics writer Don McGregor and mycomicshop.com president Buddy Saunders! 36 pgs. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 26 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4716661004

Cover art by Steve Ditko. Fourth appearance of the Green Goblin and first appearance of the Crime Master in The Man In The Crime-Master's Mask, script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Stan Lee (script), art by Steve Ditko; Spider-Man battles the Crime-Master and the Green Goblin. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 21 and 164. Letter to the editor from comics writer Steve Gerber. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 26 VG- 3.5

Interior soiling.

Cover art by Steve Ditko. Fourth appearance of the Green Goblin and first appearance of the Crime Master in The Man In The Crime-Master's Mask, script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Stan Lee (script), art by Steve Ditko; Spider-Man battles the Crime-Master and the Green Goblin. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 21 and 164. Letter to the editor from comics writer Steve Gerber. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 27 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4716661003

Cover by Steve Ditko. Fifth appearance of the Green Goblin in "Bring Back My Goblin to Me," script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Stan Lee (script), art by Steve Ditko; Spider-Man is caught between the Green Goblin and the Crime-Master. The Merry Marvel Bullpen Page; Ads for Spider-Man T-Shirt and MMMS fan club. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 22 and 165. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 27 GD 2.0

Cover by Steve Ditko. Fifth appearance of the Green Goblin in "Bring Back My Goblin to Me," script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Stan Lee (script), art by Steve Ditko; Spider-Man is caught between the Green Goblin and the Crime-Master. The Merry Marvel Bullpen Page; Ads for Spider-Man T-Shirt and MMMS fan club. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 22 and 165. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 27 FR 1.0

6" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached. Water damage.

Cover by Steve Ditko. Fifth appearance of the Green Goblin in "Bring Back My Goblin to Me," script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Stan Lee (script), art by Steve Ditko; Spider-Man is caught between the Green Goblin and the Crime-Master. The Merry Marvel Bullpen Page; Ads for Spider-Man T-Shirt and MMMS fan club. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 22 and 165. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 28 CBCS 4.0

Paper: Off white

Label #0008428-AA-004

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Cover art by Steve Ditko. First appearance of the Molten Man in "The Menace of the Molten Man!", script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Stan Lee (script), art by Steve Ditko; Peter Parker needs his old costume, so he goes to the lab of the inventor Smythe, who created the robot J. Jonah Jameson used to try and beat Spiderman with; During that battle Parker had to remove his costume in order to escape; While there he witnesses an argument between Smythe and a man named Raxton, which results in an accident turning Raxton into, the Molten Man; At first Raxton is confused when he walks out of the lab, but on the street he gets mad at a driver and smashes the car with his fists; Realizing his power Raxton decides he can be a super villain, but before he can do anything Spiderman comes in through his window and asks Raxton to turn himself in stating that so far no major crimes have been committed; A fight ensues; Peter graduates from high school. The Merry Marvel Bullpen Page. Reprinted in Marvel Tales #166. This is a very difficult book to find in the higher grades because the black cover easily shows virtually every imperfection, no matter how minor. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 29 GD 2.0

Water damage.

Cover by Steve Ditko. Never Step on a Scorpion!, script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Stan Lee (script), pencils by Steve Ditko, inks by Steve Ditko; Scorpion breaks free from jail and plans on killing both Spider-Man and J. Jonah Jameson. The Merry Marvel Bullpen Page; Ads for Spider-Man T-Shirt and MMMS fan club. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 168. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 30 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4716661005

Cover by Steve Ditko. First appearance of the Cat (not the same character who would be introduced in "The Cat" # 1 from 1972 who would later become Tigra). The Claws of the Cat!, script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Stan Lee (script), art by Steve Ditko; Jameson offers a thousand dollar reward for catching The Cat, and Spider-Man plans to collect; Betty tells Peter that Ned has asked her to marry him. Ad for Marvel T-Shirts. A letter from Jack C. Harris. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 23 and 169. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 30 GD/VG 3.0

Cover by Steve Ditko. First appearance of the Cat (not the same character who would be introduced in "The Cat" # 1 from 1972 who would later become Tigra). The Claws of the Cat!, script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Stan Lee (script), art by Steve Ditko; Jameson offers a thousand dollar reward for catching The Cat, and Spider-Man plans to collect; Betty tells Peter that Ned has asked her to marry him. Ad for Marvel T-Shirts. A letter from Jack C. Harris. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 23 and 169. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 31 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4735700001

Cover by Steve Ditko. First appearances of Gwen Stacy, Harry Osborn, and Professor Warren. First appearance of the Master Planner (revealed in issue 32 to be Doctor Octopus) in "If This Be My Destiny, script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Stan Lee (script), art by Steve Ditko; Aunt May falls deathly ill on Peter's first day of college. Meanwhile, the Master Planner is stealing scientific gadgets. Marvel Bullpen Bulletins, art by Steve Ditko and Marie Severin; Bullpen Bulletins page discussing staff; Marvel Checklist; ads for Spider-Man T-Shirt and MMMS. Letter to the editor from comics writer Don McGregor. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 24 and 170. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 32 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4716661006

Doctor Octopus (the Master Planner) in "Man on a Rampage." Script by Stan Lee, art and cover by Steve Ditko. In a battle with Doctor Octopus, Spider-Man gets trapped under tons of steel. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 25 and 171. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 32 GD/VG 3.0

Cover oxidation. Moisture damage.

Doctor Octopus (the Master Planner) in "Man on a Rampage." Script by Stan Lee, art and cover by Steve Ditko. In a battle with Doctor Octopus, Spider-Man gets trapped under tons of steel. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 25 and 171. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 32 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. Multiple pieces missing, interrupts art and panel edges.

Doctor Octopus (the Master Planner) in "Man on a Rampage." Script by Stan Lee, art and cover by Steve Ditko. In a battle with Doctor Octopus, Spider-Man gets trapped under tons of steel. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 25 and 171. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 36 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4716661007

Cover by Steve Ditko. When Falls the Meteor!, script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Stan Lee (script), art by Steve Ditko; A strange meteor gives Norton Fester incredible strength and agility. He uses these new powers to become the Looter to fund his scientific research. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 28 and 175. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 37 GD+ 2.5

Cover by Steve Ditko. First appearance of Norman Osborn (the original Green Goblin) in Once Upon A Time, There Was A Robot...!, script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Stan Lee (script), art by Steve Ditko; When Professor Stromm is released from prison he plans to take revenge on his old business partner, Norman Osborn. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 176. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 39 GD 2.0

Water damage. Cover oxidation.

Cover art by John Romita. How Green Was My Goblin!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita (who begins as regular penciler), inks by Mike Esposito [as Mickey Demeo] and John Romita (touch-ups); Peter heads to the doctor with the sniffles and learns that Aunt May's health is very fragile; Spidey is roped into tangling with a bunch of goons who zap him with a mysterious gas; Not realizing that the gas has weakened his spider sense, he changes into Peter Parker under the watchful gaze of the Green Goblin; The Goblin confronts Spidey outside of his home and captures him as Peter is worried that Aunt May might be overcome by the commotion; Trussed up in the Goblin's lair, Peter is shocked when the Goblin takes off his mask and reveals himself to be Norman Osborn. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 178. According to Les Daniels in "Marvel: Five Fabulous Decades of the World's Greatest Comics" (Abrams, 1991), artist Steve Ditko resigned because of a disagreement over the Goblin's identity. Ditko wanted it to be someone anonymous--a new, unknown guy; Lee wanted it to be a familiar character that would startle readers. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 40 CGC 3.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Top edge label strip is loose.

Label #0113846002

Cover by pencils by John Romita Sr., inks by Mike Esposito and John Romita Sr. (touch-ups). Green Goblin origin in Spidey Saves the Day!. script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita Sr., inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo) and John Romita Sr. (touch-ups); Spider-Man battles the Green Goblin; While battling, an explosion erases the last several years of Norman Osborn's memory, reverting him to his pre-Green Goblin state. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 179. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 44 GD+ 2.5

Cover by John Romita Sr. Second appearance of the Lizard in "Where Crawls the Lizard," script by Stan Lee, art by John Romita Sr.; Dr. Connors reacts from The Rhino antidote he was previously working on and turns into The Lizard; Realizing this, he runs away but is spotted by his son Billy; The Lizard plots his human conquest and plans to defeat Spider-Man. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 184. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 46 VG- 3.5

Centerfold detached at one staple. Cover oxidation.

Cover by John Romita Sr.. First appearance of the Shocker in "The Sinister Shocker," script by Stan Lee, art by John Romita Sr.; Peter moves in with Harry and is confronted by the Shocker for the first time; Shocker brutalizes Spider-Man, but the Webslinger defeats him with his webs; once at Harrys, Peter doesn't feel happy, although he doesn't know why. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 186. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 46 GD+ 2.5

Cover by John Romita Sr.. First appearance of the Shocker in "The Sinister Shocker," script by Stan Lee, art by John Romita Sr.; Peter moves in with Harry and is confronted by the Shocker for the first time; Shocker brutalizes Spider-Man, but the Webslinger defeats him with his webs; once at Harrys, Peter doesn't feel happy, although he doesn't know why. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 186. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 46 GD 2.0

2 1/2" Cumulative spine split. Cover coming detached at both staples. Oxidation.

Cover by John Romita Sr.. First appearance of the Shocker in "The Sinister Shocker," script by Stan Lee, art by John Romita Sr.; Peter moves in with Harry and is confronted by the Shocker for the first time; Shocker brutalizes Spider-Man, but the Webslinger defeats him with his webs; once at Harrys, Peter doesn't feel happy, although he doesn't know why. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 186. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 46 GD 2.0

Oxidation. Water damage. Interior tearing.

Cover by John Romita Sr.. First appearance of the Shocker in "The Sinister Shocker," script by Stan Lee, art by John Romita Sr.; Peter moves in with Harry and is confronted by the Shocker for the first time; Shocker brutalizes Spider-Man, but the Webslinger defeats him with his webs; once at Harrys, Peter doesn't feel happy, although he doesn't know why. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 186. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 46 FR/GD 1.5

4 1/2" Cumulative spine split. Paint residue.

Cover by John Romita Sr.. First appearance of the Shocker in "The Sinister Shocker," script by Stan Lee, art by John Romita Sr.; Peter moves in with Harry and is confronted by the Shocker for the first time; Shocker brutalizes Spider-Man, but the Webslinger defeats him with his webs; once at Harrys, Peter doesn't feel happy, although he doesn't know why. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 186. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 46 FR/GD 1.5

Cover detached. Staples added (not manufacturing). Multiple 1" lateral spine tears. Heavy pen markings. Residue.

Cover by John Romita Sr.. First appearance of the Shocker in "The Sinister Shocker," script by Stan Lee, art by John Romita Sr.; Peter moves in with Harry and is confronted by the Shocker for the first time; Shocker brutalizes Spider-Man, but the Webslinger defeats him with his webs; once at Harrys, Peter doesn't feel happy, although he doesn't know why. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 186. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 46 FR 1.0

Severe water damage.

Cover by John Romita Sr.. First appearance of the Shocker in "The Sinister Shocker," script by Stan Lee, art by John Romita Sr.; Peter moves in with Harry and is confronted by the Shocker for the first time; Shocker brutalizes Spider-Man, but the Webslinger defeats him with his webs; once at Harrys, Peter doesn't feel happy, although he doesn't know why. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 186. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 47 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4716661008

Cover by John Romita Sr. "In the Hands of the Hunter," script by Stan Lee, art and cover by John Romita Sr.; Kraven the Hunter wants cash from Norman Osborn for attacking Spider-Man; since Norman is out of town, Kraven kidnaps Norman's son, Harry, at a party; Spider-Man appears, and he and Kraven fight, but when Norman shows up he can't remember who Kraven is, so doesn't pay him the money; Kraven escapes while Spidey saves Norman. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 33 and 187. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 47 GD- 1.8

Heavy water damage.

Cover by John Romita Sr. "In the Hands of the Hunter," script by Stan Lee, art and cover by John Romita Sr.; Kraven the Hunter wants cash from Norman Osborn for attacking Spider-Man; since Norman is out of town, Kraven kidnaps Norman's son, Harry, at a party; Spider-Man appears, and he and Kraven fight, but when Norman shows up he can't remember who Kraven is, so doesn't pay him the money; Kraven escapes while Spidey saves Norman. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 33 and 187. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 48 CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3898976003

Cover by John Romita Sr. The Wings of the Vulture!, script by Stan Lee, art by John Romita; Spider-Man searches the city for a trace of Kraven the Hunter; while searching, he gets a bad cold and goes home; Blackie Drago, a.k.a. the New Vulture, defeats Spider-Man and leaves him unconscious in a pile of snow. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 34 and 188. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 49 CGC 6.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4716661009

Cover by John Romita Sr. Sixth appearance of Kraven the Hunter, and second appearance of the new Vulture (Blackie Drago) in From the Depths of Defeat!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita, inks by Mike Esposito (uncredited); As Peter recovers from the injuries received in his fight with the new Vulture, he sees television coverage of a fight between the Vulture and Kraven and goes out to capture them. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 35 and 189. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 49 GD 2.0

Water damage.

Cover by John Romita Sr. Sixth appearance of Kraven the Hunter, and second appearance of the new Vulture (Blackie Drago) in From the Depths of Defeat!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita, inks by Mike Esposito (uncredited); As Peter recovers from the injuries received in his fight with the new Vulture, he sees television coverage of a fight between the Vulture and Kraven and goes out to capture them. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 35 and 189. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 50 GD/VG 3.0

Water spotting.

Cover pencils by John Romita. First appearance of the Kingpin in Spider-Man No More!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita, inks by Mike Esposito [as Mickey Dimeo]; Fearing for his aunt's health and tired of being hounded by Jameson, Peter gives up being Spider-Man and concentrates on being a simple college student; A kid finds the discarded Spidey suit in the trash can and brings it to the Daily Bugle where Jonah proudly puts it on display; Pete's personal life starts looking up but crime increases as the Kingpin gathers the mob under his leadership; Feeling guilty about the crime wave, Peter remembers the lessons taught to him by his uncle's death and decides to become Spider-Man once again. Johnny Carson and Ed McMahon cameos. Reprinted in Marvel Tales #190. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 51 VG+ 4.5

Signed by artist John Romita, does not include certificate of authenticity.

Cover by John Romita Sr. Second appearance of the Kingpin in In the Clutches of...the Kingpin!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita, inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo); When the Kingpin orders that J. Jonah Jameson be silenced for his negative press on Fisk's illegal activites, Spidey swings in to save the EIC; But can the Wallcrawler take the big guy in a one-on-one brawl? Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 36. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 52 VG+ 4.5

Cover by John Romita Sr. First appearance of Joe (Robbie) Robertson in To Die A Hero!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita, inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo); The Kingpin has an unconscious Spidey and J. Jonah Jameson sealed up tight in a watery deathtrap!; If they want to get out while still breathing, Jameson will have to wake Spider-Man up from his afternoon nap. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 37. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 52 FR/GD 1.5

4" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached. Water damage.

Cover by John Romita Sr. First appearance of Joe (Robbie) Robertson in To Die A Hero!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita, inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo); The Kingpin has an unconscious Spidey and J. Jonah Jameson sealed up tight in a watery deathtrap!; If they want to get out while still breathing, Jameson will have to wake Spider-Man up from his afternoon nap. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 37. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 56 GD+ 2.5

Water damage.

Doctor Octopus appearance and the first appearance of Capt. Stacy in "Disaster" script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita Sr., inks by Mike Esposito as "Mickey Demeo." Spidey has amnesia, and Doc Ock convinces him that they are partners! Will he fall for it? Or just go along until his memory comes back? Romita cover. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 41. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 58 VG- 3.5

"To Kill a Spider-Man!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Ka-Zar. Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Romita (breakdowns) and Don Heck (pencils). Inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo). Cover by John Romita. To save the web-slinger's life, Ka-Zar pulls him from the bottom of the lake in Central Park. And due to his near-drowning experience, Peter Parker regains his memory! In the meantime, Professor Spencer Smythe calls J. Jonah Jameson -- and tells him he has another spider slayer ready to go! Of course Jonah jumps at the chance to nab the wall-crawler! But will this robot fare any better than the last one (from Amazing Spider-Man #25)? Cameo appearances by Betty Brant, Ned Leeds, John Jameson, Joe Robertson, Captain Stacy, Gwen Stacy, Harry Osborn, and Zabu. (Notes: Ka-Zar and the wall-crawler meet again in Amazing Spider-Man 103. Professor Smythe and the next spider slayer return in Amazing Spider-Man 105. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #30.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 58 GD 2.0

Cover detached and centerfold detached at one staple.

"To Kill a Spider-Man!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Ka-Zar. Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Romita (breakdowns) and Don Heck (pencils). Inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo). Cover by John Romita. To save the web-slinger's life, Ka-Zar pulls him from the bottom of the lake in Central Park. And due to his near-drowning experience, Peter Parker regains his memory! In the meantime, Professor Spencer Smythe calls J. Jonah Jameson -- and tells him he has another spider slayer ready to go! Of course Jonah jumps at the chance to nab the wall-crawler! But will this robot fare any better than the last one (from Amazing Spider-Man #25)? Cameo appearances by Betty Brant, Ned Leeds, John Jameson, Joe Robertson, Captain Stacy, Gwen Stacy, Harry Osborn, and Zabu. (Notes: Ka-Zar and the wall-crawler meet again in Amazing Spider-Man 103. Professor Smythe and the next spider slayer return in Amazing Spider-Man 105. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #30.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 59 CGC 7.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #3831120002

First cover appearance of Mary Jane Watson in "The Brand of the Brainwasher!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Romita (layouts) and Don Heck (pencils). Inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo). Classic cover by John Romita. Mary Jane has a new job as a go-go dancer at the Gloom Room nightclub! And for MJ's opening night many of her friendsand city officials -- including Captain George Stacy -- attend the show. Interestingly, Mary Jane has a second task for the evening: take pictures of the club's guests with a special camera. After MJ snaps a photo of Gwen's father, he begins acting strangely and then disappears! Who is the owner of this nightclub by the way? Peter suspects that something is amiss, so he quickly changes clothes and swings into action! The night began with Peter Parker on a date with Gwen Stacy...and ends with the Amazing Spider-Manrescuing Mary Jane Watson! A fun issue! Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Harry Osborn, and the Kingpin. (Notes: This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #42. This issue includes a statement of ownership: average print run: 587,213; average paid circulation 361,663.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 60 GD/VG 3.0

Staple rust.

"O, Bitter Victory!" Part 2 of 3. Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Romita (layouts) and Don Heck (pencils). Inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo). Cover by John Romita. The Kingpin is back! And he's ready to smash the wall-crawler to pieces (after ditching his phony Brainwasher identity). The muscle-bound crime boss whips Spider-Man so bad -- the web-slinger has to retreat from the Gloom Room nightclub to recover! And that gives the Kingpin time to finish the brainwashing of Captain George Stacy! Later that night Gwen takes her father back home...and everything seems okay. But when Peter stops by, Captain Stacy takes a swing at him! How can Aunt May's nephew grapple with Captain Stacy -- without upsetting Gwen? What a predicament for your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Anna Watson, Mary Jane Watson, Harry Osborn, Betty Brant, and J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: The web-slinger also appears in Marvel Super-Heroes (1st series) #14 this month. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #43.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 61 VG- 3.5

Cover detached at one staple.

"What a Tangled Web We Weave!" Part 3 of 3. Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Romita (layouts) and Don Heck (pencils). Inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo). Cover by John Romita. Gwen Stacy realizes that her father is seriously ill -- plus in danger -- so she takes him to the airport to leave New York City. But the Kingpin's men intercept them in the terminal...and take the pair to their boss' new hideaway -- inside Norman Osborn's chemical plant! After hours of searching, the web-slinger learns where Gwen andCaptain Stacy are being held. And he dashes to their location...for a very personal showdown vs. the Kingpin of Crime! Can the amazing one knock out the Kingpin and save Gwen? Perhaps Norman Osborn (of all people) will lenda hand! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Harry Osborn, and J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: This issue is Gwen Stacy's first cover appearance. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #44.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 61 GD/VG 3.0

Centerfold detached at one staple.

"What a Tangled Web We Weave!" Part 3 of 3. Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Romita (layouts) and Don Heck (pencils). Inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo). Cover by John Romita. Gwen Stacy realizes that her father is seriously ill -- plus in danger -- so she takes him to the airport to leave New York City. But the Kingpin's men intercept them in the terminal...and take the pair to their boss' new hideaway -- inside Norman Osborn's chemical plant! After hours of searching, the web-slinger learns where Gwen andCaptain Stacy are being held. And he dashes to their location...for a very personal showdown vs. the Kingpin of Crime! Can the amazing one knock out the Kingpin and save Gwen? Perhaps Norman Osborn (of all people) will lenda hand! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Harry Osborn, and J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: This issue is Gwen Stacy's first cover appearance. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #44.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 62 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4714757006

"Make Way for Medusa!" Guest-starring Medusa. Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Romita (layouts) and Don Heck (pencils). Inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo). Cover by John Romita. The inhuman with the living red hair comes to New York City! Medusa is on a mission from Black Bolt to see how regular everyday people might relate to the Inhumans -- if they choose to rejoin society someday. Unfortunately, one of the first persons Madame Medusa meets...is the CEO of a hair spray company! The duplicitous executive tricks Spider-Man and Medusa into fighting one another (as shown on the fantastic cover) -- to support his advertising campaign! Eventually, the web-slinger and Medusa realize what's happening...and they turn the tables on the shady CEO. Cameo appearances by Captain Stacy, Gwen Stacy, Mary Jane Watson, J. Jonah Jameson, Norman Osborn, and Harry Osborn. (Notes: Spectacular Spider-Man (1968 Magazine) #1 was also published this month. The letters page includes a letter from Mark Lamberti -- long-time friend of Lone Star Comics. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales #45.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 63 VG 4.0

"Wings in the Night!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Romita (layouts) and Don Heck (pencils). Inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo). Cover by John Romita. Young Mr. Parker is on the outs with Gwen Stacy after the misunderstanding with her father three issues ago. Peter would like to mend fences with his girlfriend, but he has a second problem. Norman Osborn is hallucinating about Spider-Man -- and that could mean really big trouble! In the meantime, the original Vulture has returned! Adrian Toomes did not die in Amazing Spider-Man #48. And surprisingly, the old Vulture wants to team up with the new Vulture (aka Blackie Drago). But Blackie wants nothing to do with Adrian, so the war of the Vultures begins! And the winner gets the Amazing Spider-Man next! Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn, Professor Miles Warren, Captain Stacy, Betty Brant, and J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Don McGregor. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales #46.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 63 CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4539807004

"Wings in the Night!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Romita (layouts) and Don Heck (pencils). Inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo). Cover by John Romita. Young Mr. Parker is on the outs with Gwen Stacy after the misunderstanding with her father three issues ago. Peter would like to mend fences with his girlfriend, but he has a second problem. Norman Osborn is hallucinating about Spider-Man -- and that could mean really big trouble! In the meantime, the original Vulture has returned! Adrian Toomes did not die in Amazing Spider-Man #48. And surprisingly, the old Vulture wants to team up with the new Vulture (aka Blackie Drago). But Blackie wants nothing to do with Adrian, so the war of the Vultures begins! And the winner gets the Amazing Spider-Man next! Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn, Professor Miles Warren, Captain Stacy, Betty Brant, and J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Don McGregor. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales #46.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 64 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4716661010

"The Vulture's Prey" Part 2 of 2. Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Romita (layouts) and Don Heck (pencils). Inks by Mike Esposito (aka Mickey Demeo). Cover by John Romita. The Amazing Spider-Man and the Vulture fight from cover to cover in the skies over the Daily Bugle Building! And consequently, Joe Robertson and J. Jonah Jameson have front row seats to the terrific action! However the wall-crawler has an injured shoulder -- and it's giving Adrian Toomes the upper hand! How can Spider-Man turn the tide in mid-air? And score a desperate victory over the Vulture? Cameoappearances by Captain Stacy, Gwen Stacy, Betty Brant, Ned Leeds, Aunt May, Anna Watson, and Mary Jane Watson. (Notes: The Vulture (aka Adrian Toomes) returns several years later in Spectacular Spider-Man (1st series) #4. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #47.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 66 GD+ 2.5

"The Madness of Mysterio!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Romita (layouts) and Don Heck (pencils). Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by John Romita. The Master of Illusion has been plotting revenge against the web-slinger since his bitter defeat in Amazing Spider-Man Annual #4. And this time Mysterio (aka Quentin Beck) hatches a plan involving a miniature amusement park with a miniature Spider-Man! The wall-crawler is about to ride a roller coaster -- whether he realizes it or not! Meanwhile, NormanOsborn has become the Green Goblin again! And he will take his shot at revenge against Peter Parker in Spectacular Spider-Man (1968 Magazine) #2 -- also published this month! Cameo appearances by Betty Brant, Ned Leeds, J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, Captain Stacy, Gwen Stacy, Aunt May, and Anna Watson. (Notes: The letters page includes letters from comic writers Cary Burkett and Tony Isabella, respectively. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #49.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 67 VG- 3.5

First appearance of Randy Robertson in "To Squash a Spider!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Romita. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by John Romita. In unbelievable fashion, Mysterio has shrunk the web-slinger to just six inches tall...and thrown him into a giant amusement park! Spider-Man attempts to get his bearings, but when he enters the house of mirrors -- everything goes haywire! However the web-spinner has fought Mysterio a few times before. And he knows if he can see through the illusions -- the path to triumph will be revealed! Will your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man find the pathway in time? Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Anna Watson, J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, Betty Brant, and Ned Leeds. (Notes: The original Mysterio does not return until a decade later -- in the storyline leading up to Amazing Spider-Man 200. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales #50.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 71 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4716661011

"The Speedster and the Spider!" Guest-starring Quicksilver. Plot by John Romita. Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Romita (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita. A downtrodden web-slinger returns to his apartment after losing his temper with J. Jonah Jameson last issue. However Peter Parker's fortunes change the next day when he sells several photographs to the Daily Bugle's stand-in chief (Joe Robertson); and gives the troublesome clay tablet to Captain Stacy. Meanwhile, Quicksilver is back in New York and looking for a way to redeem himself. The mutantspeedster decides that bringing Spider-Man to justice would be the best way. So Pietro launches a surprise attack against the wall-crawler! Quicksilver vs. Spider-Man! May the fastest man win! First appearance of MarthaRobertson. Cameo appearances by Jarvis, Harry Osborn, John Jameson, Betty Brant, Ned Leeds, and Randy Robertson. Flashback cameos by the Scarlet Witch and the Toad. (Notes: Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch previously appeared in Avengers (1st series) #53. This issue includes a statement of ownership: average print run 556,000; average paid circulation 373,303.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 73 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4716661012

First appearances of Silvermane and Man-Mountain Marko in "The Web Closes!" Plot by John Buscema and John Romita. Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita. Spider-Man is in hot pursuit of the ancient clay tablet! And he receives atip from Captain Stacy -- that the Shocker's girlfriend may have it. The wall-crawler rushes to her apartment, but a new super-villain is already there: Man-Mountain Marko! The Maggia sent Marko to get the petrified tablet...and nobody is going to stop him! The web-slinger tries his best,but the raging bull grabs the tablet and takes it to his boss: Silvermane. Why does Silvermane want the tablet? And why does he need Dr. Curt Connors' help? Cameo appearances by Gwen Stacy, Caesar Cicero, Joe Robertson, Randy Robertson, and J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: The letters page includes letters from comics historian Peter Sanderson and comics writer J.M. DeMatteis, respectively. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #54.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.12.